How Much Do Wedding Flowers Cost? A Florist’s Guide

7 May

Planning a wedding comes with so many moving parts—and budgeting for wedding flowers can be one of the trickier elements. As a wedding florist and stylist servicing across Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula, a question I often get asked is: “how much do wedding flowers actually cost?”

Average Wedding Flower Costs in Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula

For full-service floral design (which includes bridal party flowers, luscious ceremony installations, full reception styling, and travel & labour costs), Botanical Quarter couples typically invest between $8,000 and $15,000 on their weddings. This amount varies from couple to couple, but contributing factors include:

Guest count
Bridal party size
Number of arrangements
Your wedding vision and vibe
Scale of installations
Seasonality of blooms
Travel and labour

So Why Do Wedding Flowers Cost What They Do?

Floral design is about more than just the flowers. Your investment covers:

Concept development and creative direction
Sourcing premium, seasonal blooms
Staff, labour, transport, and setup/pack down logistics
Materials (vessels, foam-free mechanics, etc.)

How to Budget Smartly for Flowers

Prioritise impact: go big on the ceremony or key moments that matter most to you
- Ask yourself, will it be photographer a lot on the day? If the answer is yes then you probably want to make sure it looks amazing!
Be open to suggestions and ideas from your florist
Trust your florist’s expertise - they’re here to help!

Want to see how far your budget can go? Let’s chat about bringing your dream floral vision to life.

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